Like: Still the favorite LT car of many editors. The interior is holding up quite well and we appreciate the redundancy with which you can interface through the car's MMI or other switches.

Dislike: The gearbox kept popping out of reverse, which was remedied with a new transmission. The thermostat (there is a recall) failed and left us stranded without engine coolant. The steering column tilt mechanism failed, requiring a replacement. You may want the extended warranty.

Like: The ultimate cruiser, very comfortable and the first choice when the need arises to impress your passengers with ample rear-seat room and a wide range of gizmos. And yet it's a driver's car...granted, a very rich driver...but a driver's car nonetheless.

Dislike: Finding a stretch of sidewalk long enough to parallel park can be quite challenging in the city.

Like: It's the only hybrid with a manual transmission, which equals automatic cool points. It's small and nimble, which makes it a great city car that looks like a space pod. Despite its compact size, the hatchback and fold-down seats mean you can still carry Costco-sized portions of groceries.

Dislike: The manual gearbox/auto stop-start combo sometimes catches you off guard when accelerating suddenly from a stop. Makes us feel like amateurs, and that's not cool.

Like: A great compromise of grip/agility and ride comfort, with a surprisingly good sound system. Throw in a turbo, and we'd be talking about a cut-rate competitor to the Audi A4.

Dislike: Far-flung dealer network. Great service and low maintenance costs, but it's still a hassle getting to the one dealer service bay in our area.